Nurse Practitioner (NP) to DNP Program

Admission Requirements

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Tuition & Fees

Admission Information

This program is on hold until further notice. Please contact nursing@up.edu with any questions.

Already a nurse practitioner (NP) seeking the DNP degree?

Registered nurses who are master's-prepared, certified, licensed, and practicing nurse practitioners retain their specialty and earn the DNP degree in this program. 

Program Information

• 2-year, 6-semester, 40-credit NP to DNP program of study
• Hybrid program: online learning and on-campus weekend learning immersions once per month
• Curriculum is structured to assist students in meeting The Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice (AACN, 2006). Click here to review the program outcomes.

Program Highlights

• Program of study includes a minimum of 500 clinical hours
• Intentionally small cohorts that allow for personalized attention from faculty
• Option to focus on integrative health and/or palliative care (one focus area is required)
• Translate best evidence into practice
• Demonstrate leadership in macro and micro health care systems
• Proactively strive for social justice
  • Actively address health disparities
  • Function with cultural humility as practitioners who relate effectively with diverse and underserved individuals, families, and populations

Contact Us

Interested in the NP to DNP program? Looking for more information?

• Email the School of Nursing & Health Innovations at nursing@up.edu
• Call the School of Nursing & Health Innovations at 503.943.7211